资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vaporized}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Vaporizing}.] [Cf. F. vaporiser.]
   To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether
   naturally or artificially.

   {Vaporizing surface}. (Steam Boilers) See {Evaporating
      surface}, under {Evaporate}, v. t.